drastic

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective forceful and extreme and rigorous

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).

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